Victoria University of Wellington (VUW)
Victoria International, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand
Description:
Wellington's Victoria University was created through an Act of Parliament in 1897.A pattern of growth was quickly established in 1897. Student numbers rose from 254 in 1905 to over 700 in 1923, with constant additions being made to the original red brick building over the same period.
65% of students recommend
24 reviews
2 4-star reviews of Victoria University of Wellington
Review by Jan, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? It was excellent to live with Kiwi's!
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
The Fat's! Fishbowl on Tuesdays. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Was fine, English isn't that difficult! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
A private grant Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
How great it would be, would've arranged to stay much longer! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Excellent! FINAL COMMENTS
Just enjoy as much as possible! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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